Review of Factotum (2005) by Trisha R — 23 Jan 2008

I thought it was pretty boring and timid considering Bukowski's past...and I'm a HUGE fan of Buke... Barfly was better.

This review of Factotum (2005) was written by Trisha R on 23 Jan 2008.

Factotum has generally received positive reviews.

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